Self-Assessment of Teacher Leader Qualities

Directions:
● Save this file as LastFirstName_TLQInitial.docx (KnowlesBeyonce_TLQInitial.docx)
● For each element, rate yourself in one of the following three categories (E/A/I). Be honest. This is an
opportunity to document growth
● Provide examples of your experiences in the leadership domain
● Identify areas within each domain where you are interested in growing as a teacher leader.
● Summarize your strengths and areas of possible growth.
● Boxes will expand as needed.
Exploring/Emerging (E) - a level of practice in which the teacher leader relies on ongoing assistance
from more experienced colleagues for support, guidance, and survival. The teacher leader is moving
toward becoming more self-directed and independent in her/his practice. ​

Applying (A) - a level of practice in which the teacher leader is able to provide independent
leadership and easily applies what s/he has learned about leadership.

Integrating/Innovating (I) - a level of development in which the teacher leader is fully skilled and
confident. The Integrating/Innovating teacher leader contributing to the broader educational
community through staff development, research, or publication in professional journals. ​

Domain 1: Fosters a Collaborative Culture to Support Educator Development and Student

E A I
Learning
a. Utilizes group processes to help colleagues work collaboratively to solve problems,
X
make decisions, manage conflict, and promote meaningful change.
b. Models effective skills in listening, presenting ideas, leading discussions, clarifying, X
mediating, and identifying the needs of self and others in order to advance shared
goals and professional learning.
c. Employs facilitation skills to create trust among colleagues, develop collective X
wisdom, build ownership and action that supports student learning.
d. Strives to create an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are welcomed in X
addressing challenges.
e. Uses knowledge and understanding of different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, X
and languages to promote effective interactions among colleagues.
Three Examples of Domain 1 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I make an effort to welcome and appreciate diverse I need to employ facilitation skills to create trust among
perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. One way is colleagues to gain insight on how they assess and help
by having diverse student group discussions. having our students.
students with different backgrounds participate in
discussions can lead to a variety of viewpoints being
shared, enriching the learning experience for everyone.
I also try to include content from various cultures and
perspectives in my lessons to help students see the
world from different angles and appreciate diversity.
Finally, I try to create safe spaces by having restorative
circle discussions.

Domain 2: Accesses and Uses Research to Improve Practice and Student Learning E A I

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 a. Assists colleagues in accessing and using research in order to select appropriate X
strategies to improve student learning.
b. Facilitates the analysis of student learning data, collaborative interpretation of X
results, and application of findings to improve teaching and learning.
c. Supports colleagues in collaborating with the higher education institutions and other X
organizations engaged in researching critical educational issues.
d. Teaches and supports colleagues to collect, analyze, and communicate data from X
their classrooms to improve teaching and learning.
Three Examples of Domain 2 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
My school likes teachers to collaborate by doing three A great area of need for me would be collaborating with
things: Data Collection Support, Data Analysis Support, the higher education institutions and other
Data Communication Support. organizations engaged in researching critical
educational issues. CSUF would be a great place for a
We currently have a system for tracking student student field trip.
progress in reading by creating digital spreadsheets. I
currently collab with a colleague in identifying trends
within the assessment data to pinpoint areas where
students are struggling and in need of interventions.
Finally, we communicate data with administration.

Domain 3: Promotes Professional Learning for Continuous Improvement E A I

a. Collaborates with colleagues and school administrators to plan professional learning X
that is team-based, job-embedded, sustained over time, aligned with content
standards, and linked to school/district improvement goals.
b. Uses information about adult learning to respond to the diverse learning needs of X
colleagues by identifying, promoting, and facilitating varied and differentiated
professional learning.
c. Facilitates professional learning among colleagues. X
d. Identifies and uses appropriate technologies to promote collaborative and X
differentiated professional learning.
e. Works with colleagues to collect, analyze, and disseminate data related to the quality X
of professional learning and its effect on teaching and student learning.
f. Advocates for sufficient preparation, time, and support for colleagues to work in X
teams to engage in job-embedded professional learning.
g. Provides constructive feedback to colleagues to strengthen teaching practice and X
improve student learning.
h. Uses information about emerging education, economic, and social trends in planning X
and facilitating professional learning.
Three Examples of Domain 3 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I am currently apart of a PLC at my school that assess I would like to stay relevant by using information about
student data. PLCs at my school are focused on high emerging education, economic, and social trends in
quality work outcomes for students. I also attend planning and facilitating professional learning.
professional development seminars outside of work to
grow within the profession. My team and I collaborate
with admin to plan PD for our site.

Domain 4: Facilitates Improvements in Instruction and Student Learning E A I

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 a. Facilitates the collection, analysis, and use of classroom and school-based data to X
identify opportunities to improve curriculum, instruction, assessment, school
organization, and school culture.
b. Engages in reflective dialog with colleagues based on observation of instruction, X
student work, and assessment data and helps make connections to research-based
effective practices.
c. Supports colleagues’ individual and collective reflection and professional growth by X
serving in roles such as mentor, coach, and content facilitator.
d. Serves as a team leader to harness the skills, expertise, and knowledge of colleagues X
to address curricular expectations and student learning needs.
e. Uses knowledge of existing and emerging technologies to guide colleagues in X
helping students skillfully and appropriately navigate the universe of knowledge
available on the Internet, use social media to promote collaborative learning, and
connect with people and resources around the globe.
f. Promotes instructional strategies that address issues of diversity and equity in the X
classroom and ensures that individual student learning needs remain the central
focus of instruction.
Three Examples of Domain 4 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I constantly observe my colleagues to better my own I need to work and engage in reflective dialog with
practice. Observing my team helps me understand how colleagues based on observation of instruction,
they use strategies in class. Being one of the younger student work, and assessment data and helps make
teachers in my team, I do bring new educational connections to research-based effective practices.
technology skills to the table.

Domain 5: Promotes the Use of Assessments and Data for School and District Improvement E A I
a. Increases the capacity of colleagues to identify and use multiple assessment tools X
aligned to state and local standards.
b. Collaborates with colleagues in the design, implementation, scoring, and X
interpretation of student data to improve educational practice and student learning.
c. Creates a climate of trust and critical reflection in order to engage colleagues in X
challenging conversations about student learning data that lead to solutions to
identified issues.
d. Works with colleagues to use assessment and data findings to promote changes in X
instructional practices or organizational structures to improve student learning.
Three Examples of Domain 5 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I currently collaborate with colleagues in the design, I need to work with my team to to identify and use
implementation, scoring, and interpretation of student multiple assessment tools aligned to state and local
data. Our school has SST meetings for students that are standards.
struggling with behavior to find solutions to identify
issues. Our constantly use assessment data to change
our instructional strategies.

Domain 6: Improves Outreach and Collaboration with Families and Community E A I

a. Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, X
cultures, and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions
among colleagues, families, and the larger community.
b. Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families X
and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all
backgrounds and circumstances.
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 c. Facilitates colleagues’ self-examination of their own understandings of community X
culture and diversity and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to
enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of learning
for all students.
d. Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs X
of families and the community.
e. Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive X
strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.
Three Examples of Domain 6 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I currently connect with families through emails, I’d like to collaborate with local organizations,
phone calls, or newsletters to provide updates on businesses for community partnership opportunities.
students' progress. My team and I have also had
parent workshops on how to log on to student
gradebook. I’ve worked with parents to fundraise
for school materials to be donated to my class.

Domain 7: Advocates for Student Learning and the Profession E A I

a. Shares information with colleagues within and/or beyond the district regarding how X
local, state, and national trends and policies can impact classroom practices and
expectations for student learning.
b. Works with colleagues to identify and use research to advocate for teaching and X
learning processes that meet the needs of all students.
c. Collaborates with colleagues to select appropriate opportunities to advocate for the X
rights and/or needs of students, to secure additional resources within the building or
district that support student learning, and to communicate effectively with targeted
audiences such as parents and community members.
d. Advocates for access to professional resources, including financial support and X
human and other material resources, that allow colleagues to spend significant time
learning about effective practices and developing a professional learning community
focused on school improvement goals.
e. Represents and advocates for the profession in contexts outside of the classroom. X
Three Examples of Domain 7 Experiences Areas of Interest in Growth
I currently work with my sites PLC to create As i mentioned earlier, I’d like to improve my ability to
assessments that promote high quality work from use research to advocate for teaching and learning
students. I have also advocated for a school security processes that meet the needs of all students. Modern
guard since we do not have one at my small charter research should be used in the modern classroom.
school. FInally, I find ways to advocates for the
profession in contexts outside of the classroom.

Summary of Strengths and Areas of Possible Growth

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 A great area of need for me would be collaborating with the higher education institutions and other organizations
engaged in researching critical educational issues. CSUF would be a great place for a student field trip. Teachers
should work with higher ed since many of our students mayn be headed towards a higher ed path. Most
importantly, I’d like to collaborate with local organizations, businesses for community partnership opportunities.

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